Masterson shrink away from her.] Yes, I mean it! (With increasing vehemence.) Picture me at home. When I was hungry, I went out for game; and unless I got the game, I stayed hungry. Or I went fishing, and I had to get my canoe through the surf. I had the zest of danger... I had real struggle. But here I have nothing. They bring me my food on silver platters; they get up and give me their seats, they even push the doors open in front of me! And so I'm panting for something to do... for some opposition, some competition, some conflict. I'm spoiling for a fight! You, Henry, don't you know what I mean? A fight! (With a sharp, swift gesture.) I want to meet some wild animal again! Is there a wild animal in you? (They stare at each other; suddenly she springs and takes the other single-stick from FREDDY.) Here! You know this game! My father taught you! (She holds out one to him.) Come on!

Mrs Monologue from The Naturewoman

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